In the common law system of the United States,a crime is defined as:
A) a private wrong that necessitates litigation between the victim and the perpetrator.
B) any act or omission prohibited by the government and made punishable in a judicial proceeding brought by the government.
C) litigation where the injured party sues to recover compensation for the damages and injury sustained as a result of the defendant's wrongful conduct.
D) interstate compacts and the rules and regulations of federal and state agencies.

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In the common law system of the United States, a crime is any act or omission prohibited by the government and made punishable in a judicial proceeding brought by the government. This distinguishes it from a civil wrong, which involves litigation between the victim and the perpetrator for compensation, and from interstate compacts and agency regulations, which are not considered crimes. Therefore, option B is the correct choice.

In the Common Law System of the United States,a Crime